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jennifer lopez is hoping to lessen the blow following the departure of simon cowell. stephen tyler and randy jackson, the last original judge left. number eight, the late night wars got ugly, it was team leno versus conan o'brien. o'brien ended up with a $30 million pay day a new show on tb s. >> bristol palin's dancing success. >> i am grateful for those who voted for us. kept us here the whole time. >> some say the political backers were stacking it with "dancing with the stars." finishing third. >> "jersey shore," everyone's guilty pl, "news week magazine" called them an icon. >>> now back to the list of the top 10 entertainment stories of 2010. number five, the amazing number of high profile number of breakups, sandra bullock won an oscar, then a divorce. and eva longoria and tony parker split. and calling it quits, rhine reynolds and skal let johann son. and lindsay lohan's wild wide. >> i am not taking it as a joke, it is my life. >> inappropriate courtroom behavior, sent to prison twice, the second time was just for 14 hours. she is hoping to make a comeback, h
jennifer lopez is hoping to lessen the blow following the departure of simon cowell. stephen tyler and randy jackson, the last original judge left. number eight, the late night wars got ugly, it was team leno versus conan o'brien. o'brien ended up with a $30 million pay day a new show on tb s. >> bristol palin's dancing success. >> i am grateful for those who voted for us. kept us here the whole time. >> some say the political backers were stacking it with "dancing with...
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simon cowell of "american idol" fame even called him an incredible lad. >> he certainly is. >> that's amazing. 57 minutes after the hour. >>> tonight on cnn, full coverage of the president's state of the union address live. we'll have the speech, analysis, context and perspective for you. watch the speech live on cnn.com an share your comments with your facebook friends directly from our website. tonight's prime time coverage begins at 8:00 eastern with the best political team on television. >>> suzanne malveaux mentioned something pretty interesting that the president's going to allow -- he's going to answer questions people submit youtube after the state of the union address and sit down in some kind of live interactive chat. >> a whole new twist on the state of the union this year. >> we'll continue the conversation on our blog, cnn.com/a.m. fix. thanks so much for being here tomorrow. see you tomorrow breaking down the state of the union. >>> the news begins with kyra phillips in the "cnn newsroom." >>> good morning, everyone. thanks for getting your day started with us. 9:00 a.m.
simon cowell of "american idol" fame even called him an incredible lad. >> he certainly is. >> that's amazing. 57 minutes after the hour. >>> tonight on cnn, full coverage of the president's state of the union address live. we'll have the speech, analysis, context and perspective for you. watch the speech live on cnn.com an share your comments with your facebook friends directly from our website. tonight's prime time coverage begins at 8:00 eastern with the best...
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>> like simon cowell. >> makes me sick to my stomach. >> maybe we found our guy here. simon is leaving. >> yeah. >> greg: back to me, people. applebot see jobs goes one step further telling attendees that the i condition pad will "change the world." others say it is basically a giant ipod touch. to big to be a portable device and not powerful enough to be a computer. basically the january brady of electronic devices. linked to a feminine protection product, flooding blogs within hours of the announcement. frankly that joke is getting tired, period. >> do you see the big deal? >> look, it could be ridiculous but i'm still going to buy it. they are doing something right over there. it is a giant iphone, that is all it is. it is like they are not even trying to fool us. they have the little home button and that is it. i don't know what it is doing for me. can i make calls with it? >> it looks like you would be hugging a chalk board. >> it is like back to the '80s. >> greg: making your hands look really tiny. >> jamie, are you going to buy one? >> absolutely not. i'm so wi
>> like simon cowell. >> makes me sick to my stomach. >> maybe we found our guy here. simon is leaving. >> yeah. >> greg: back to me, people. applebot see jobs goes one step further telling attendees that the i condition pad will "change the world." others say it is basically a giant ipod touch. to big to be a portable device and not powerful enough to be a computer. basically the january brady of electronic devices. linked to a feminine protection...
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another idol judge simon cowell left the show in may to kick off his own program for big fox. stars considered for that spot reportedly include aerosmith front man steven tyler and harry connick jr. iphones may get all the media hype. when it comes to the top phone manufacturers, apple doesn't even make the top 5. nokia actually leads the world in cell phone market share with a staggering 35%. it sells relatively few phones in the u.s. samsung comes in second with 20.1%. followed by l.g. at 9.6. maker of the blackberry research in motion gets fourth place with 3.5%. sony erickson has a 3.5% share as well. research in most gets the fourth spot because its business jumped 40% over a year while sony's dropped about 20%. the bare foot bandit blago, they don't have anything on william bonnie, the most notorious outlaw of the old west. now, almost 130 years after his bloody crime spree. a modern day governor could write a new chapter in the story of billie the kid and it's next. i got into one of the best schools in t country! [ both screaming ] i got into one of the most expensive
another idol judge simon cowell left the show in may to kick off his own program for big fox. stars considered for that spot reportedly include aerosmith front man steven tyler and harry connick jr. iphones may get all the media hype. when it comes to the top phone manufacturers, apple doesn't even make the top 5. nokia actually leads the world in cell phone market share with a staggering 35%. it sells relatively few phones in the u.s. samsung comes in second with 20.1%. followed by l.g. at...
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now there's word howard stern could replace simon cowell on "american idol." can you imagine? plain old chicken? let campbell's transform it into chicken with sun-dried tomatoes. add unmistakable flavor to any dish. go to campbellskitchen.com for more mouth watering recipes. ♪ so many, many reasons ♪ it's so m'm! m'm! good! ♪ >> 24 minutes after the top of the hour. a pro life commercial featuring football player tim tebow is set to air during the super bowl. it tells the story of his mom who got sick when she was pregnant with tim and was allegedly urged by doctors to have an abortion. she did not. and now planned parenthood wasting no time getting in on this debate. >> my mom showed me that women are strong and wise. she taught me that only women can make the best decisions about their health and their future. >> for a fair and balanced debate, marjorie joins us from d.c., president of the susan b. anthony list. she supports the tebow ad and in studio, rebecca sugulia, did i get it right? no. >> yes. >> close enough. she's the media director for women's media center. h
now there's word howard stern could replace simon cowell on "american idol." can you imagine? plain old chicken? let campbell's transform it into chicken with sun-dried tomatoes. add unmistakable flavor to any dish. go to campbellskitchen.com for more mouth watering recipes. ♪ so many, many reasons ♪ it's so m'm! m'm! good! ♪ >> 24 minutes after the top of the hour. a pro life commercial featuring football player tim tebow is set to air during the super bowl. it tells the...
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does she have the patience to deal with simon cowell? she's here live to tell us about her recent guest stint as a judge on "american idol." there she is. >> play the trivia game by verizon today. people often choose light foods without really looking. 310 calories? 8 grams of fat? compare that to select harvest light soups. wow. 80 calories. and no fat. delicious, satisfying select harvest light. from campbell's. >> well, kristen chenoweth knows what it takes to become a professional singer. she's been on broadway and in movies and now a guest judge on "american idol." >> ♪ like a flower waiting to bloom ♪ >> you have a good potential and you're 18 and you have a lot more growth to do. but i think you have something there inside. >> so nice in a developmental way. yes, we're joined right now by kristen chenoweth who is the judge. you said that was very tough. welcome back, by the way. >> thank you. good to see all of you guys. >> it was very tough, you said, to tell people the truth if they're not good. >> yeah, because i think and,
does she have the patience to deal with simon cowell? she's here live to tell us about her recent guest stint as a judge on "american idol." there she is. >> play the trivia game by verizon today. people often choose light foods without really looking. 310 calories? 8 grams of fat? compare that to select harvest light soups. wow. 80 calories. and no fat. delicious, satisfying select harvest light. from campbell's. >> well, kristen chenoweth knows what it takes to become a...
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. >> arthel: oh boy, after a decade of simon says, will "american idol" be the same without y simon cowell and his white t-shirts? thousands line-up for their big break is the next "american idol" in the crowd? you will tell us, right gregg? >> he was the nicest person you will ever meet. >> arthel: talk about a catch. fisherman possibly setting a new world record getting a fish you normally hear about in tales. that story, next. ♪ [ male announcer ] we all need people who will be there for us in life. people who say, "we're with you, no matter what." at wachovia and w fargo, e're with you, when a house turns into a home... ...when a passion becomes a career... ♪ ...when a relationship turns into a lifetime... and when all the hard work finally pays off. we're with you when you need someone to stand by you. wachovia, wells fargo, and you. together we'll go far. and at holiday inn express, you always can. holiday inn express. stay you. and stay rewarded with the hit it big promotion-- earn up to $500 dollars at over 300 retailers. >> arthel: the 10th season of "american idol" is rocking
. >> arthel: oh boy, after a decade of simon says, will "american idol" be the same without y simon cowell and his white t-shirts? thousands line-up for their big break is the next "american idol" in the crowd? you will tell us, right gregg? >> he was the nicest person you will ever meet. >> arthel: talk about a catch. fisherman possibly setting a new world record getting a fish you normally hear about in tales. that story, next. ♪ [ male announcer ] we...
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simon cowell, what is he really like? >> simon, you know, a lot of people are like, they expect him to be mean all the time. but, it's like that, he is, he is doing his job. they asked him to give his opinion. to be honest. now i guess you kind of, well, you asked for it. here is my opinion. but he is a very nice guy, very smart. backstage and just when you come up to him, he's always friendly and wants you to keep doing well. and being successful in whatever you have coming up. he is a great guy. >> brian: do they give you tips in between the different shows saying, you know, you did well here but you need to work on that? did they give you guidance beyond what we see at home? >> yeah. if you have time to talk to them, because usually the judges and the contestants are both just kind of taken away and say okay, you have to do this and this and interviews and pictures and all that. meeting with a bunch of people. when you do get to talk to them, sometimes they come up on stage and will shake your hand and say little thing
simon cowell, what is he really like? >> simon, you know, a lot of people are like, they expect him to be mean all the time. but, it's like that, he is, he is doing his job. they asked him to give his opinion. to be honest. now i guess you kind of, well, you asked for it. here is my opinion. but he is a very nice guy, very smart. backstage and just when you come up to him, he's always friendly and wants you to keep doing well. and being successful in whatever you have coming up. he is a...
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we don't know who will replace simon cowell and now they'll need to find a replacement for ellen degeneres. she's calling it quits. that isn't stopping thousands of hopefuls from giving it a try. >> courtney friel is across the river from manhattan live in east rutherford, new jersey, with a whole bunch of people who, courtney, want to be stars. >> that's right. let me tell you what's going on right now. they're shooting some opening shots for the show with the camera over there but a lot of these folks have been here since 10:30 last night camping out. i was able to hear some of them sing. they're not too bad. but, of course, the big question is who are the judges going to be? we know ellen just quit. simon, of course, is out. there's reports that kara might be on the chopping block as well. a rep here tells me that's not the case. randy jackson saying anything is possible. that the only certainty is ryan seacrest coming back. even he could be cutting back as well and ryan will be here later today. we'll try to talk to him. what about the reports of j.lo and stephen tyler. stephen tyler s
we don't know who will replace simon cowell and now they'll need to find a replacement for ellen degeneres. she's calling it quits. that isn't stopping thousands of hopefuls from giving it a try. >> courtney friel is across the river from manhattan live in east rutherford, new jersey, with a whole bunch of people who, courtney, want to be stars. >> that's right. let me tell you what's going on right now. they're shooting some opening shots for the show with the camera over there but...
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now, with simon cowell and ellen degeneres out and speculation at that steven tyler and jennifer lopez are in, can season ten be spiced up. bring back the original creator, nigel lythgoe. >> it was superb, i think you've gotten every single ballroom routine. >> there's a new sheriff as nigel lythgoe returns as the producer. as season ten audition crowds form, questions continue to swirl over what shakeups will take place surrounding tv's top rated show. >> i'm joking not like that. everybody that comes on so you think you can dance or even idol now, they come on a big production around them, fireworks going off, flames. and the industry has changed. i would like to see give them the production. >> ♪ >> there are that many people who just go out there and stand there and sing now days and we've got to keep up with the market. and i'm not sure we've done that over the years. >> escaping questions about new judges can be a tough task, but lythgoe says those are not the stars of american idol. >> all to judges, whether cara joining to make four judges or paula leaving, ellen joining, sim
now, with simon cowell and ellen degeneres out and speculation at that steven tyler and jennifer lopez are in, can season ten be spiced up. bring back the original creator, nigel lythgoe. >> it was superb, i think you've gotten every single ballroom routine. >> there's a new sheriff as nigel lythgoe returns as the producer. as season ten audition crowds form, questions continue to swirl over what shakeups will take place surrounding tv's top rated show. >> i'm joking not like...
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. >> brian: you the female simon cowell? 'cause you say it as it is. >> i'm not mean. i'm a good friend of simon's. i think sometimes he can be a little bit mean. >> steve: can you stick around for our after the show show in a couple of minutes? >> what happens after the show show? >> steve: a lot. there could be dancing. >> brian: we could see the title of your show. >> dance your feet off. >> steve: mel b, we'll continue the conversation with us in the after the show show. see you in a little bit. >> gretchen: you know how we told you students couldn't stay on their parents' health care bill until the age of 26? not so much. peter johnson, jr. is here to explain now this disconnect. >> brian: unbelievable story. a mom who had no idea she was pregnant. the story baffling women and men all across the country. we'll talk to her later this hour. that will be soon. >> steve: this year's high school and college graduates who were counting on health care reform to provide insurance under their parents' plan like we heard, would be coming, may be in for a longer wait than th
. >> brian: you the female simon cowell? 'cause you say it as it is. >> i'm not mean. i'm a good friend of simon's. i think sometimes he can be a little bit mean. >> steve: can you stick around for our after the show show in a couple of minutes? >> what happens after the show show? >> steve: a lot. there could be dancing. >> brian: we could see the title of your show. >> dance your feet off. >> steve: mel b, we'll continue the conversation with us...
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even simon cowell looked impressed with this. get this. more than 800,000 people have watched cutler's performance on youtube. bob is over there smiling. >> belt it had out. sounds great. >> she did. she just went for it. she's got 13 grand kids. you know they get serenaded all the time. >> like the 180-degree opposite of where i grew up, the 80-year-olds didn't sound like that at sdplaul what did they sound like? >> it was more like i did it my way, hey. why don't you come on over here and you listen me belt out a little bit of sinatra if you want me to. >> the cigarette smoker in you. >> thanks. i'm good out here. >> good morning, possible. >> good morning, natasha. mid-may, the hardest severe weather season. i-reports from the tornado outbreak from monday. let me show you one that we got right out of yukon, oklahoma, the dying stage of a tornado. rope stage right in the middle of your screen. i mean, it looks cool, but that is the dying end of one of those tornadoes. remember, over 37 reports of tornado damage just on monday afternoon a
even simon cowell looked impressed with this. get this. more than 800,000 people have watched cutler's performance on youtube. bob is over there smiling. >> belt it had out. sounds great. >> she did. she just went for it. she's got 13 grand kids. you know they get serenaded all the time. >> like the 180-degree opposite of where i grew up, the 80-year-olds didn't sound like that at sdplaul what did they sound like? >> it was more like i did it my way, hey. why don't you...
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. >>> simon cowell, george clooney. who are the mysterious people that claimed them? >> thank you. you look great. >>> w does it feel to be running on time? if you are not, dial 888-robin-hln for my free wake-up call. it's me calling you. >>> a stomach ache is much more. how she told her husband about it. >>> a congressman admits to tickle fights. what's going on there? eeeee >>> hello, this is 911. do you have an emergency. >> my car can't slow down. >> we are hearing the tapes a guy who called 911 when he couldn't get his prius to slow down monday. he was finally able to stop by pulling the emergency brake and standing on his break. >>> the body of a missing energy executive was pulled out of the ssissippi river in new orleans. they think he fell in and drown. surveillance video shows him walking alone toward the river. >>> a man who breached security and pled guilty to ducked under a security rope to give his girlfriend a kiss. he got a $500 fine and 100 hours of community service. here's looking at you, kid. i'm robin meade. morning, sunshine. >>> a woman is accused of usi
. >>> simon cowell, george clooney. who are the mysterious people that claimed them? >> thank you. you look great. >>> w does it feel to be running on time? if you are not, dial 888-robin-hln for my free wake-up call. it's me calling you. >>> a stomach ache is much more. how she told her husband about it. >>> a congressman admits to tickle fights. what's going on there? eeeee >>> hello, this is 911. do you have an emergency. >> my...
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. >> will ryan seacrest be replacing simon cowell, and why it could be elton john. showbiz tonight is getting under way at 11:00 a.m. eastern. i wish you and your lovely crew a wonderful weekend. >> sweet talker you. >>> a mother panicked when a man jumped in her car and drove off with her son inside. police say no laws were broken. with a kid inside? Ñ? >>> good morning. must be your turn to get the coffee maker going. i'm robin meade. here's what's going on today. >>> the relief aid is pouring into haiti. we've heard a major relief source has been looted. >>> we have a prayed for the other families because how we felt an hour ago, no one in this world wants to feel that. >> an emotional moment for a father whose daughter was found alive among the rubble in haiti. now he prays for other people still trapped. >>> a mother is accused of trying to trade her child for a gun. wait until you hear why she had to make the swap. child for gun. >>> first the world food program is reporting this morning that its warehouse in haiti has been looted. obviously that's bad news r
. >> will ryan seacrest be replacing simon cowell, and why it could be elton john. showbiz tonight is getting under way at 11:00 a.m. eastern. i wish you and your lovely crew a wonderful weekend. >> sweet talker you. >>> a mother panicked when a man jumped in her car and drove off with her son inside. police say no laws were broken. with a kid inside? Ñ? >>> good morning. must be your turn to get the coffee maker going. i'm robin meade. here's what's going on...
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we asked if she should replace simon cowell on "american idol." or replace "oprah." or compete on "dancing with the stars." as you see here, a shot on "idol." a fairly split vote there. but the majority are saying, let betty dance. there are reports out there floating around that "dancing with the stars" wants betty white. >> really? >> yeah. our friends at popular.com are saying that folks think having betty on the show not only would help the show but other big celebs that maybe shied away from "dancing" them them inclined to do it. the training all very grueling. i've got to tell you, christi, i wouldn't count betty out in being able to do anything. >> no doubt. she is something else. i understand there's another betty white movement that's getting some traction today. what's that about? >> you know, there are actually a couple of ones trying to get her on the emmys to co-host with jimmy fallon in august. i can't believe we can't think about this one. it was a grassroots movement on facebook that got betty white on "saturday night live" in the first place. but the
we asked if she should replace simon cowell on "american idol." or replace "oprah." or compete on "dancing with the stars." as you see here, a shot on "idol." a fairly split vote there. but the majority are saying, let betty dance. there are reports out there floating around that "dancing with the stars" wants betty white. >> really? >> yeah. our friends at popular.com are saying that folks think having betty on the show not only...
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you know who's loving it all. >> simon cowell. lots of controversy, lots of money in the bank. you have the worst attitude of any contestant i've ever met on any of these shows. seriously, seriously rude. >> seriously. >> seriously. simon calls you ru who move on to wyclef jean. we know he was running for president of haiti. he's in a little bit of a brouhaha with sean penn. sean penn went after him and head his campaign was basically all about a vision of flying around the world, talking to people. jean came back and said that he was -- sean penn was too busy sniffing cocaine to see me in haiti. obviously under the belt there. penn's rep shot back at his comments, found them highly irresponsible and false and that he does not understand volunteer work down there, it's strenuous >> sean penn is kind of a tough dude. i don't think you want to engage him and egg him on. not that wyclef couldn't handle himself but you never know how he'd retaliate against that. >> exactly. >> let it go. they didn't let you run. be at peace with that. sean penn, i'm sure he'll have a response. he's
you know who's loving it all. >> simon cowell. lots of controversy, lots of money in the bank. you have the worst attitude of any contestant i've ever met on any of these shows. seriously, seriously rude. >> seriously. >> seriously. simon calls you ru who move on to wyclef jean. we know he was running for president of haiti. he's in a little bit of a brouhaha with sean penn. sean penn went after him and head his campaign was basically all about a vision of flying around the...
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. >>> reality show ratings and facing a new season without popular judge simon cowell. reports say it could return and shake things up. expect to see them replaced by entertainers elton general and usher. they could even bring back paula abdul. >> recapping our top story, a massive milestone for new bay bridge. >> teresa garcia is live on treasure island and it's massive. >> really massive. 3525 foot tower that will be constricted just behind me. this is the first step in the construction and quite a spectacular view people can get from treasure island today. work is set through midday and take a few weeks to complete. this tower is part of the self-anchored suspension span. it's part of a $6 billion project expected to be complete in 2013. the tower under construction is made up of four independent steel legs composed of five vertical sections. first of four legs is being set today. each 165 foot long piece is called a lift and this is going to help create the soaring tower. tower sections of the bridge were made in china. they arrived by barge at the port of oakland t
. >>> reality show ratings and facing a new season without popular judge simon cowell. reports say it could return and shake things up. expect to see them replaced by entertainers elton general and usher. they could even bring back paula abdul. >> recapping our top story, a massive milestone for new bay bridge. >> teresa garcia is live on treasure island and it's massive. >> really massive. 3525 foot tower that will be constricted just behind me. this is the first...
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she took offense, got all emotionally distraught, suing "american idol," suing simon cowell. now there's another lawsuit the show is facing for a hefty $300 million. i must have missed this episode. apparently in the live show earlier this year, ian bernardo was a contestant on the show. he went out there, stole the mike from dane cook who was also on the show, caused a brouhaha behind the scenes. now he said he was prompted by producers to be outrageous, to gay it up, he says he was exploiting his sexual orientation. dane got upset after the mike episode, kind of threatens him, now this young man ian says he has suffered emotionally injuries and loss. take a look at what he said. >> "american idol" is rampant homophobia, what goes behind the scenes nobody sees. i was treated disgustingly. and i was just really violated and i'm really hurt. >> so hurt he wants 300 million bucks. saying producers took advantage of him and caused a scene on "american idol." >> the first lawsuit, "britain's got talent," simon cowell's other show. >> okay. >> they seem so similar, it's easy to co
she took offense, got all emotionally distraught, suing "american idol," suing simon cowell. now there's another lawsuit the show is facing for a hefty $300 million. i must have missed this episode. apparently in the live show earlier this year, ian bernardo was a contestant on the show. he went out there, stole the mike from dane cook who was also on the show, caused a brouhaha behind the scenes. now he said he was prompted by producers to be outrageous, to gay it up, he says he was...
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simon cowell is launching his own talent show, "the x factor" on fox. >> american idol, without simon it's like "the ellen show" without ellen. it's weird. it will limp along. hopefully, it will find some new chemistry that will make it relevant to a whole new generation. >> reporter: whatever they decide, they better do it soon. callbacks start in a couple of weeks. for "good morning america," jeremy hubbard, abc news, new york. her horrific acid attack >> and if they want steven tyler, they have to lay out the bread. >> and j. lo. talk about star power. elton john. steven perry. a lot of star power there. >> like weekend "gma >>> another horrific acid attack leaves a woman severely burned. was it a copycat crime? we'll talk to an expert. >>> coming up, we've been talkinbout the with chase freedom you can get a total of 5% cash back. fun money from freedom. that's 5% cash back in quarterly categories and an unlimited 1% cash back everywhere else. and this too. does your card do this? i'm going to need a supervisor over here at gate 4. sign up for this quarter's bonus today. chase wha
simon cowell is launching his own talent show, "the x factor" on fox. >> american idol, without simon it's like "the ellen show" without ellen. it's weird. it will limp along. hopefully, it will find some new chemistry that will make it relevant to a whole new generation. >> reporter: whatever they decide, they better do it soon. callbacks start in a couple of weeks. for "good morning america," jeremy hubbard, abc news, new york. her horrific acid...
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we interviewed simon cowell and he said she was one of the most talented. >>> are you thinking about buying a house or refinancing a house that you already own? mortgage rates are at historic lows but it may be impossible for to you get them. what can you do about it? we'll have your answers to increasing your chances. >>> but we begin with a fed-up flight attendant turned foblg hero. steven slater and his "take this job and shove it" move has become infamous. who knows had if he needs an agent. we're going to talk to his ex-wife in a moment, first, andrea canning. >> reporter: steven later's days of serving pretzels to passengers are likely over. but his 15 minutes of fame are just beginning. >> it's so encouraging. very special. there are some really great people out there. it's a surprise, obviously, i've been away for a little while. >> reporter: from talk show -- >> you could call him the biggest star in the america. >> reporter: to late night. >> anybody looking for a job, there's a flight attendant for jetblue, that's right. >> i'll be your flight attendant. >> reporter: steve
we interviewed simon cowell and he said she was one of the most talented. >>> are you thinking about buying a house or refinancing a house that you already own? mortgage rates are at historic lows but it may be impossible for to you get them. what can you do about it? we'll have your answers to increasing your chances. >>> but we begin with a fed-up flight attendant turned foblg hero. steven slater and his "take this job and shove it" move has become infamous. who...
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. >> they're trying to tap their inner simon cowell. >> they are. >> how about that christine o'donnell ad? i've seen thousands of political ads in my day. i've never seen one that starts with that sentence. i am not a witch. >> but it gets your attention. >>> also, we have a new abc news/"washington post" poll. it has something for everyone. democrats gaining some ground on republicans. the tea party, losing a little bit of steam. but the signs still show a big night for republicans on election day. we'll get into that with the top leader of the tea party in a little bit. >> and being online helps keep you updated with all that. everyone out there with a laptop has put the -- it's a laptop. you put it right in your lap. but could this be dangerous? we'll tell you about the effects of something that's called toasted skin syndrome, coming up. >> that's coming up. >>> also, take a look at this. a real-life firewalker. a daredevil that decided to get up and close and personal with an erupting volcano. that's a real erupting volcano right there. incredible video you have to see to believe.
. >> they're trying to tap their inner simon cowell. >> they are. >> how about that christine o'donnell ad? i've seen thousands of political ads in my day. i've never seen one that starts with that sentence. i am not a witch. >> but it gets your attention. >>> also, we have a new abc news/"washington post" poll. it has something for everyone. democrats gaining some ground on republicans. the tea party, losing a little bit of steam. but the signs still...
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. >> with simon cowell leaving that leaves idol with one original judge left so can the show survive such a huge change. here's nbc's lee cowan. >> reporter: after nine seasons, "american idol" is having an identity crisis. because for all the talk of the show's contestants, vital judges added the spark. >> it was so horrific, i mean it was as bad as i've ever heard in my life. >> reporter: simon cowell was the ying to ellen degeneres's yang. >> you're becoming a mushy banana. >> reporter: many fans liked her as the kinder, gentler judge. >> she has that fun character and just a person that the general joe that's watching at home. >> reporter: others say they missed the crazy that former judge paula abdul brought to the table and critics say that at times ellen seemed more a fan than a judge. >> that was fantastic! you sounded so good. >> she had some discomfort with giving honest critiques of these contestants, sometimes pretty awful singing. and i think that really became difficult for her as the season progressed because she does like to usually be nice. >> reporter: so much so th
. >> with simon cowell leaving that leaves idol with one original judge left so can the show survive such a huge change. here's nbc's lee cowan. >> reporter: after nine seasons, "american idol" is having an identity crisis. because for all the talk of the show's contestants, vital judges added the spark. >> it was so horrific, i mean it was as bad as i've ever heard in my life. >> reporter: simon cowell was the ying to ellen degeneres's yang. >> you're...
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there's a bit of controversy over whether simon cowell's british talent show "the x factor" altered voices. "american idol" said they have never turned on autopilot on the idol competition and won't do it auto tuning is a technology that corrects the pitch of a singer. i could use it in my car. >>> it is 6:26 now. just ahead. lawmakers set a breakfast date on when they will take on the big egg recall. and the president wraps up his vacation ahead ofbringing the s >>> and the job itself is tough, but a new report shows san francisco officers may be overworked from extra bs. come on in, and i'll give you a free quote. quote and compare in about 8 minutes. now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> the consensus was somebody is probably going to die. >>> a horrifying ordeal for one man and his family now living in the east bay. we have team coverage of the fist anniversary of hurricane katrina. >>> relief is in sight for peninsula neighbors dealing with a big stink. >>> and a live look at the crowds building on the nimitz freeway. and i'll let you know where a major highway has been cl
there's a bit of controversy over whether simon cowell's british talent show "the x factor" altered voices. "american idol" said they have never turned on autopilot on the idol competition and won't do it auto tuning is a technology that corrects the pitch of a singer. i could use it in my car. >>> it is 6:26 now. just ahead. lawmakers set a breakfast date on when they will take on the big egg recall. and the president wraps up his vacation ahead ofbringing the s...
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>> he's angry, he's swearing at people, he's got the t-shirt, we found a replacement for simon cowell. >> reporter: believe it or not, slater was a happy worker, writing recently on an aviation blog, i fly because i love it. and he was a stickler for jetblue's baggage policy. off a blog slater called himself a bag as in zpi about carry-ons. i am letting down all those who cooperate. remember he says it was a passenger breaking the luggage rule that sent him over the edge or down the chute. >> it sets a horrible precedent. we don't want employees all across the country looking at this guy like a role model. there's an 18-year-old in my hometown of philadelphia who identified herself and told the local newspaper that she works at mcdonald's, and that if she were going to quit her job she'd stick a roach in somebody's salad. is that what we want? ♪ take this job and shove it >> reporter: but for us frustrated americans, slater is a hero. at least 160,000 people have signed up on his facebook fan page. doubling in size wednesday alone. by the way, the rude passenger who supposedly start
>> he's angry, he's swearing at people, he's got the t-shirt, we found a replacement for simon cowell. >> reporter: believe it or not, slater was a happy worker, writing recently on an aviation blog, i fly because i love it. and he was a stickler for jetblue's baggage policy. off a blog slater called himself a bag as in zpi about carry-ons. i am letting down all those who cooperate. remember he says it was a passenger breaking the luggage rule that sent him over the edge or down the...
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judges simon cowell and ellen degeneres also left the show. rocker steven tyler and jennifer lopez are reportedly front-runners to join the panel. >>> some very special twins making their debut at a japanese zoo. you can't get much cuter than this pair of twin panda cubs. brother and sister, three weeks ago -- i should say just 3 weeks ago. they've quadrupled in weight to a healthy 1.5 pounds. >>> back to you guys. >> is it just me? they get really cute when they get big. >> not quite there yet? >> right there. >> wow! you're saying that's a face only a mother can love? >> yeah, i am. they get fatter, they'll be cuter. some hair, maybe, more hair. >> dissing the poor pandas. >> they'll be cute one day. thank you. >> bill karens on the plaza. >> everyone thinks it's cute as can be, fuzzy things. just hairy at this point. let's talk about your 60th birthday, right? >> yes. >> who is this. >> daughter leah. >> oldest sister. >> how was she when she was young? >> no comment. >> oh! it is her 60th birthday, we'll be nice. have a wonderful birthday
judges simon cowell and ellen degeneres also left the show. rocker steven tyler and jennifer lopez are reportedly front-runners to join the panel. >>> some very special twins making their debut at a japanese zoo. you can't get much cuter than this pair of twin panda cubs. brother and sister, three weeks ago -- i should say just 3 weeks ago. they've quadrupled in weight to a healthy 1.5 pounds. >>> back to you guys. >> is it just me? they get really cute when they get...
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. >> simon cowell has the x factor coming out. >> what about "american idol"? >> i think something had to happen. i love ellen but she was clearly uncomfortable. some of the american judges, americans are nicer people. they don't -- she didn't like being very critical of the acts. you have to be the judge. you have to be pretty blunt and straightforward to have any credibility as a judge. i think ellen was thinking one thing but not wanting to say it because the audience boos and you feel uncomfortable. for certain people it's not their kind of thing. >> she has enough going on. >> will i be tune inning to see j. lo's backside? absolutely. with my wife's permission. >> this is what i have to deal with. >> you knew what you were getting into, missy. >> exactly. >> piers, thank you. good luck. >> congratulations on the wedding. >> thank you so much. >> "america's got talent" is tuesdays and wednesdays at 8:00 central right here on nbc. "today's buzz" right after this. [ male announcer ] how do you turn one box of honey nut cheerios cereal... ...into a free year's
. >> simon cowell has the x factor coming out. >> what about "american idol"? >> i think something had to happen. i love ellen but she was clearly uncomfortable. some of the american judges, americans are nicer people. they don't -- she didn't like being very critical of the acts. you have to be the judge. you have to be pretty blunt and straightforward to have any credibility as a judge. i think ellen was thinking one thing but not wanting to say it because the...
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it follows her departure after ellen degeneres and simon cowell and leaves randy jackson as the last judge standing, for now, that is. jennifer lopez is rumored to be front-runner for the panel. lonnie quinn, good morning. >>> good morning to you, betty. all right. what do we have going here? party down. i'm seeing a lot of football activity because it's kick-off weekend in college football. who do we have? university of -- auburn. seminoles from florida state. let's talk some weather, though. take a look at the whole country. it's pretty quiet out there. earl is exiting and will make its first landfall most likely around nova scotia and wet weather in the south. gusty winds. as far as hot spots go, head out west. gusty winds, red flag warnings and heat warnings from phoenix to salt lake city to twin falls, where the warmest temps will be found. that's a quick look at the national picture. here is a closer look at the weather for your weekend. >> we don't want to leave out iowa. hawkeyes in our house. back to you, rebecca. >> thank you, lonnie. coming up next, inside pharmageddon. ba
it follows her departure after ellen degeneres and simon cowell and leaves randy jackson as the last judge standing, for now, that is. jennifer lopez is rumored to be front-runner for the panel. lonnie quinn, good morning. >>> good morning to you, betty. all right. what do we have going here? party down. i'm seeing a lot of football activity because it's kick-off weekend in college football. who do we have? university of -- auburn. seminoles from florida state. let's talk some weather,...
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. >> not the simon cowell replacement. i have spoken to so many people behind the scene there's, it looks like the show is moving in a direction, at least for the short term that it is another revolving door of judges situation that we had late last summer, as well. i don't think you can replace simon cowell. for one person to do it, you have to be such a huge personality, that you already have another show. >> it would be fantastic for her career. >>> here's a lesson why you should go to yard sales. >> there is a man in california who spent 45 bucks for a handful of glass negatives at a yard sale and experts say, some experts say they're actually ansel adams' work worth more than $200 million. >> isn't the family saying they're not real. >> just about to get to that. >> sorry. >> it's okay. some experts are saying they are real. the adams family are saying they're not because there is misspelli misspellings on some of the captions and his grandfather was too meticulous to allow those sort of mistakes to happen. he never w
. >> not the simon cowell replacement. i have spoken to so many people behind the scene there's, it looks like the show is moving in a direction, at least for the short term that it is another revolving door of judges situation that we had late last summer, as well. i don't think you can replace simon cowell. for one person to do it, you have to be such a huge personality, that you already have another show. >> it would be fantastic for her career. >>> here's a lesson why...
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i mean, simon cowell is a star. he's a tower of politics on both sides of the pump. here's the difference. he might not be on the front page of "the new york times" in the next presidential election, you know what, he'll be running as president in america if he could. >> no question about it. matt frei from the bbc, thank you so much. report back. let us know what happens. >> sure will. thanks, savannah. >>> our interview later this morning with matt frei. all right, the trivia. well, he was referring to former republican congressman j.d. hayworth of arizona, who is running for the senate now in the republican primary against john mccain. >>> well, evidence mounts for the pakistani taliban's role in the times square bombing plot. but why faisal shahzad? why would the terror group choose him to carry out an attack? up next, we're going to go in the room with a former top cia analyst who also served as deputy director of the fbi. >>> but first, the white house soup of the day. the music tells you everything. it's the el paso chicken. national car rental? that's my choi
i mean, simon cowell is a star. he's a tower of politics on both sides of the pump. here's the difference. he might not be on the front page of "the new york times" in the next presidential election, you know what, he'll be running as president in america if he could. >> no question about it. matt frei from the bbc, thank you so much. report back. let us know what happens. >> sure will. thanks, savannah. >>> our interview later this morning with matt frei. all...
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we found the replacement for simon cowell. i think this guy can do it. >> reporter: believe it or not slater was a happy worker writing recently on an aviation blog, i fly because i love it. he was a stickler for jetblue's luggage policy. he called himself a bag nazi about carry-ons. i feel if i am not, i am letting down all those who cooperate. remember, he says it was a passenger breaking the luggage rules that sent him over the edge or down the chute. >> that's a horrible precedent and we don't want employees all across the country looking at this guy like a role model. there's an 18-year-old in my hometown of philadelphia who identified herself and told the local newspaper that she works at mcdonald's and that if she were going to quit her job, she'd stick a roach in somebody's salad. is that what we want? >> i need a good nap. >> reporter: now, we should mention we're still trying to find, police are, that "rude passenger" who is supposedly involved in all this and maybe started all of this. there is now some debate about
we found the replacement for simon cowell. i think this guy can do it. >> reporter: believe it or not slater was a happy worker writing recently on an aviation blog, i fly because i love it. he was a stickler for jetblue's luggage policy. he called himself a bag nazi about carry-ons. i feel if i am not, i am letting down all those who cooperate. remember, he says it was a passenger breaking the luggage rules that sent him over the edge or down the chute. >> that's a horrible...
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cowell is out. i was speaking to the folks at the show, they're not saying when they're going to announce it. they're to have a new judge by the time auditions begin next summer. bret michaels is on the short list to be a judge. and bret might be overstating his position of power. a lot of names get bandied about in this process. but it's good pr for bret michaels to keep the story going. >> i'm thinking i could be in charge. >> and he was well received when he made his appearance on the "idol" finale after he had that brain hemorrhage. >> the guy's a stud, he's already back on tour after being laid up for so long. for the latest entertainment news log on to scoop.todayshow.com. >>> president clinton is make. >>> also apparently you're never too old to commit a serious crime, but are objects in this video as old as they appear? true crime. next. e to control your blood sugar. you exercise and eat right, but your blood sugar may still be high, and you need extra help. ask your doctor about onglyza, a
cowell is out. i was speaking to the folks at the show, they're not saying when they're going to announce it. they're to have a new judge by the time auditions begin next summer. bret michaels is on the short list to be a judge. and bret might be overstating his position of power. a lot of names get bandied about in this process. but it's good pr for bret michaels to keep the story going. >> i'm thinking i could be in charge. >> and he was well received when he made his appearance...
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they say we still haven't filled simon cowell's seat, there's news that justin timberlake will take over. >> if you take this job and do it really well, it does air you a certain amount of credibility. from a business perspective, i think that justin timberlake, he's already well liked, sure. >> and successful. >> and successful, really successful, but i think it would show a very different side of him. we'll see. the producers i spoke with say there's no timetable. they hope by late august, but there's no deadline. >> i hope it's soon so they can start selling whoever it is to the people. >> we'll see. it worked with ellen. ellen wasn't in place by august of last year. >>> for the latest entertainment news, log on to scoop.todayshow.com. i think one of the late night comedians said that tony hayward would be a good choice because he's british and he's out of a job. >>> it's not every day that you see him sporting a special bass ball cap. pope benedict xvi broke with tradition sunday, he's wearing a white baseball cap while walking around his residence south of rome. so the next time you
they say we still haven't filled simon cowell's seat, there's news that justin timberlake will take over. >> if you take this job and do it really well, it does air you a certain amount of credibility. from a business perspective, i think that justin timberlake, he's already well liked, sure. >> and successful. >> and successful, really successful, but i think it would show a very different side of him. we'll see. the producers i spoke with say there's no timetable. they hope...
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judges simon cowell and ellen degeneres have also left the show. steven tyler and jennifer lopez are reportedly frontrunners to join the panel p. >>> finally, some very special twins making their debut at a japanese zoo. can't get much cuter than this pair. they are brother and sister. just three weeks ago -- i should say just three weeks old, they've already quadrupled this weight to a healthy 1.5 pounds. back to you guys. >> is it just me? they get really cute, but -- >> not quite there yet? >> they don't look cute to me. >> wow. you're saying that's a face only a mother can love? h. >> yeah, i am. when they get fatter, they'll be cuter p. and more hair. craig, thank you. >>> bill karins on the plaza has a check of the forecast. >> everyone thinks that's cute as can be. little fuzzy little things. just a little harry at this point. let's talk about your 60th birthday, phyllis. who is this next to you? >> this is my daughter. and this is my oldest sister. >> how was she when she was young? >> no comment. >> have a wonderful birthday in new york. l
judges simon cowell and ellen degeneres have also left the show. steven tyler and jennifer lopez are reportedly frontrunners to join the panel p. >>> finally, some very special twins making their debut at a japanese zoo. can't get much cuter than this pair. they are brother and sister. just three weeks ago -- i should say just three weeks old, they've already quadrupled this weight to a healthy 1.5 pounds. back to you guys. >> is it just me? they get really cute, but -- >>...
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simon cowell said your performance was like swimming through jelly? >> yeah. actually, that was a little funny to me. i started to take humor in the comments because i always knew he was going to say something really mean. you know, he was a little harsh. i don't think that was necessary. but simon is simon. >> it was funny because obviously the judges, based on the format of the show, the judges have the option to veto america's vote. i think there were people in the stand chanting "save her" or "keep her." did you think you had a chance for a second? >> yeah, i thought i might have a chance. r&b soul is not my cup of tea. that's not what i do. it was unfortunate it was that week. i was really, really hoping to make it to the next week. i was hoping they would, but -- >> but the good news is you were in the top ten so you will go on tour with the rest of the performsers. >> i will be on tour and also you can go on itunes. there is a different version of that song that i did that was closer to what i actually wanted to do. >> not the swimming through jelly ver
simon cowell said your performance was like swimming through jelly? >> yeah. actually, that was a little funny to me. i started to take humor in the comments because i always knew he was going to say something really mean. you know, he was a little harsh. i don't think that was necessary. but simon is simon. >> it was funny because obviously the judges, based on the format of the show, the judges have the option to veto america's vote. i think there were people in the stand chanting...
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. >> i have to ask you, simon cowell has left the show now. do you have a replacement in mind? >> i think he had a lot to do with the success of the show. he's actually a really genuine person. you know, off camera and on. so i think they've just got to find someone that's willing to step into those shoes. >> it will be tough to do. speaking of filling difficult shoes, our wonderful pianist, michael, you're terrific. >> michael is amazing. >> before i let you go, since you were a paint salesman -- not for long -- what's your favorite paint brand? >> there is a bunch of different kinds. >> all right. take it away. >> good morning. ♪ ♪ busted flat in baton rouge ♪ leaving for the train ♪ a feeling as faded as my jeans ♪ ♪ bobby thumbed a diesel down just before the rain ♪ ♪ drove us all the way to new orleans ♪ ♪ i pulled harpoon from my dirty red bandana ♪ ♪ singing soft while bobby sang the blues yeah ♪ ♪ windshield wipers slapping time ♪ ♪ i was holding bobby's hand in mine ♪ ♪ we sang every song that driver knew ♪ ♪ freedom's just anoth
. >> i have to ask you, simon cowell has left the show now. do you have a replacement in mind? >> i think he had a lot to do with the success of the show. he's actually a really genuine person. you know, off camera and on. so i think they've just got to find someone that's willing to step into those shoes. >> it will be tough to do. speaking of filling difficult shoes, our wonderful pianist, michael, you're terrific. >> michael is amazing. >> before i let you go,...
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simon cowell's last shhw. -fter 9 seasons of dishing out the dirt, the touggest man on the judge's panel is retiring from idol. one judge who has been with hhm from the very beginning has mixed feelings about seeing him goo >> it's a bittersweet thhng. i'm happy for him, because e're losing ur mentor and a great guy ann u one of my dearest friends in the world. we're still to be friends forever. he is my boy. we're going to partyytonighh.úi. about leaving the show that made him a star here in the u.s. >> i wonder if he is going to misssit? >> he s abbolutely, i'm sure he is. >> stay tuned for fox 45 morning news for continuing coverage of the party isn't over. candace dood will join us live from hollywood with more on what you didn't see after the show. that is coming upplater thisú hour..3 >>> we're allo continuing our phone poll with yyur reaction to %-so far 48% of you agree that e %-52% of you say that crystal should have won. give us a call at (410)481-4545. we will uudate the nnmbers during the show. >
simon cowell's last shhw. -fter 9 seasons of dishing out the dirt, the touggest man on the judge's panel is retiring from idol. one judge who has been with hhm from the very beginning has mixed feelings about seeing him goo >> it's a bittersweet thhng. i'm happy for him, because e're losing ur mentor and a great guy ann u one of my dearest friends in the world. we're still to be friends forever. he is my boy. we're going to partyytonighh.úi. about leaving the show that made him a star...
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long time j judge simon cowell d ellen degeneres have quit the show. today fox could announce the replacements when they announce it to the criiics association. jennifer lopez and stephen tyler are the reported front runners for those positions. fate of kara is unclear. there's rumors that she is leaving as well. that would leave randy jackson as the only returning judge. >>> after a couple of weeks, lindsay lohan is out of jail. she is not completely free yet. she was released from tte los angeles jail early this morninn. ú%han served 14 days of her 90 day sentence for violating probation for a 2007 drug case. she is starting an inpatient rehab program. a judde in beverly hills had determined lohan had violated her parole by missing 7 weekly alcohol education classes since december. >>> coming up, sing along some the best old songs. >> the music you can enjoy at the baltimore mussc festival. >>> after a nice weekend, it sounds like the same old song around here, heat and humidity back in the forecast. we will talk about what that means with re the ba
long time j judge simon cowell d ellen degeneres have quit the show. today fox could announce the replacements when they announce it to the criiics association. jennifer lopez and stephen tyler are the reported front runners for those positions. fate of kara is unclear. there's rumors that she is leaving as well. that would leave randy jackson as the only returning judge. >>> after a couple of weeks, lindsay lohan is out of jail. she is not completely free yet. she was released from...
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see why we're going to miss simon cowell. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with terry moran. >>> well, earlier tonight, lee dewyze was crowned the newest "american idol," but the big get story may have been a good-bye. see, simon cowell, the british judge with his ability to pick a star, he's moving on, and for john donvan, that truth hurts, as he explains in tonight's "sign of the times." >> this is sadly simon's last night on "american idol." >> reporter: it can't be good news for "american idol," but tonight's finale also spells farewell for the show's biggest star, who was, sorry singers, sorry sea crest, sorry randy, ellen and kara, and look who dropped in tonight -- >> simon, i'll get new a minute. >> reporter: sorry, paula. but the biggest story was simon cowell the man everyone loved and hated and tonight actually saying good-bye, it was mostly love. >> thank you very much indeed. it's been a blast. thank you. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you enter this competition, did you really believe you cou
see why we're going to miss simon cowell. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with terry moran. >>> well, earlier tonight, lee dewyze was crowned the newest "american idol," but the big get story may have been a good-bye. see, simon cowell, the british judge with his ability to pick a star, he's moving on, and for john donvan, that truth hurts, as he explains in tonight's "sign of the times." >> this is sadly simon's last...
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it was also the end of an era, as simon cowell said good-bye. here's abc's john donvan. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you entered this competition, did you really believe you could become, what you're standing on there, the american idol? >> yes, sir. >> well, you're deaf. >> reporter: it was always the brit who stole the show. and with his departure after tonight, what goes with him? well, we can't really call it charm. >> what was that? >> reporter: and as often as he may have prefaced his remarks with this. >> i'm not being rude but -- >> reporter: what really made simon cowell rich and famous and the real star of "american idol" is when he would say this -- >> terrible. >> reporter: the truth. >> you're still boring. >> reporter: not the everyone's special, you get a trophy truth. but the unvarnished truth. that there are real standards of excellence. >> i didn't think that was good enough. i think if you win this competition, we will have failed. >> reporter: and very few people can
it was also the end of an era, as simon cowell said good-bye. here's abc's john donvan. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you entered this competition, did you really believe you could become, what you're standing on there, the american idol? >> yes, sir. >> well, you're deaf. >> reporter: it was always the brit who stole the show. and with his departure after tonight, what goes with him? well, we can't really...
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. >> reporter: if toughness is what you like, you'll miss simon cowell, leaving "american idol." say good-bye to arrogance. >> leave it. >> reporter: bye-bye to brutality. >> bye. >> reporter: how much will we miss them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewers watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. at's the equivalent of one "american idol" finale, plus two "losts," plus three "24s." but in this era, with so many tv options, it's not just the numbers. alex green sat through a four-day "lost" marathon. this is emotional for you. >> absolutely. >> what i made most of this week of endings is that network television still matters. >> reporter: and with the internet and tivo, these shows, these characters might go off the air, but they will never die. well, except in "lost." they are dead, right? john berman, abc news, new york. >> yep. >> the end of being lost while watching "lost" right? >>> that's what's making news in america this morning. >> get more from abc news, later on "good morning america." or anytime at abcnews.com. >> thank
. >> reporter: if toughness is what you like, you'll miss simon cowell, leaving "american idol." say good-bye to arrogance. >> leave it. >> reporter: bye-bye to brutality. >> bye. >> reporter: how much will we miss them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewers watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. at's the equivalent of one "american idol" finale, plus two "losts," plus three "24s." but in this era, with so...
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have simon cowell judge who is the funniest. that would be the best way to settle this. >> i don't think they will take your advice. sarah palin, quickly, ten seconds. going to be a success at fox news? >> certainly, she has a set group of people that want to watch her. when you have an audience that's going to follow you and watch you on a tv show, that can be a plus for whatever show you are. >> okay. christopher john farrelly, thanks very much. if you want to vote on "american idol," can it survive without simon cowell, you can weigh in on our shoutout board. >>> time for weather and sam champion. >> we're going to start with pictures out of florida. the citrus farmers can't breathe a sigh of relief yet. they have a few days before they can get in and examine the crops. 7% to 10% estimate is the damage there. it could deal with prices of the crop. we'll see over the next few days. to collateral damage. a lot of businesses that rely on the warm weather in the deep south, having some problems. this is a sink hole. once you're p
have simon cowell judge who is the funniest. that would be the best way to settle this. >> i don't think they will take your advice. sarah palin, quickly, ten seconds. going to be a success at fox news? >> certainly, she has a set group of people that want to watch her. when you have an audience that's going to follow you and watch you on a tv show, that can be a plus for whatever show you are. >> okay. christopher john farrelly, thanks very much. if you want to vote on...
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how simon cowell made a name for himself with all that tough talk. his fame, fortune and his next career. stick around. >>> season nine of fox's "american idol" came to a close last night and it came down to the fan favorites, heat dewise and crystal bowersox. ♪ >> i wanted to jump in. 24-year-old paint store clerk from mt. prospect, illinois, first single will be you2's "beautiful day." he sang the hit to close the show and the season. >> a cover. >> i was questioning that earlier, do they do that normally? >> huh. >>> all right, moving on. as we say hello to a new "american idol" we say good-bye to its most popular, i think the best, and most critical judge. >> simon cowell stole the show for nine seasons with his musical genius and sharp tongue. john donvan looks at simon's success. >> this is sadly simon's last night on "american idol." >> reporter: it just can't be good news for "american idol." but tonight's finale also spells farewell for the show's biggest star, who was, sorry singers, sorry seacrest, sorry randy and ellen and cara -- oh, a
how simon cowell made a name for himself with all that tough talk. his fame, fortune and his next career. stick around. >>> season nine of fox's "american idol" came to a close last night and it came down to the fan favorites, heat dewise and crystal bowersox. ♪ >> i wanted to jump in. 24-year-old paint store clerk from mt. prospect, illinois, first single will be you2's "beautiful day." he sang the hit to close the show and the season. >> a cover....
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tyler is expected to join "idol" following the departure of simon cowell and ellen degeneres. >>> sports time. this time of year, a lot of baseball. the highlights now from espn news. >> good morning, i'm dan bell with your espn news update. major league baseball's division races are heating up. we go to the bronx. the yankees taking on the tigers. bottom of the first inning, jeremy bonderman serving mark teixeira. that's pretty good eating. 27th big fly this season. top of the fourth, the yanks up two. it's miguel cabrera. he's going yard. opposite field action for him. he had two jacks in the game. tigers cut the lead in half. bottom of the fifth inning now. yankees up 6-4. and it's curtis granderson. the grandey man going yard. third home run in his last five games. yankees win 9-5. >>> tampa bay, trying to keep pace. here we go. rays, hosting the rangers. evan longoria. 16th jack of the season. his first four-rbi game since may. rays up by one. bottom five, b.j. upton. get up and get gone. the rays win it 8-6. they sweep the rangers. they're tied with the yankees for first place in t
tyler is expected to join "idol" following the departure of simon cowell and ellen degeneres. >>> sports time. this time of year, a lot of baseball. the highlights now from espn news. >> good morning, i'm dan bell with your espn news update. major league baseball's division races are heating up. we go to the bronx. the yankees taking on the tigers. bottom of the first inning, jeremy bonderman serving mark teixeira. that's pretty good eating. 27th big fly this season....
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speaking of people with fans, simon cowell. first, paula, now simon. >> what are they going to do without him? >> i don't know. because i don't think the show will be the same. the good news is that "the x factor," his other show, will launch in 2011. he says cause of launching "x factor" this was the last season on "american idol." they talked about ellen coming on the show. she was making a joke saying she is decideing not to take it personally that simon has now decided he's leaving. >> simon cowell just announced that he's leaving "idol." this will be his last season. and he announced he's leaving on my first day. i'm trying not to take it personally. >> you know, eric, a problem that you and i know so well, money is not the issue. cowell is saying that "american idol" did offer him a lot of money. the rumor is something like $36 million. he was already making on "american idol." but he really believed in "x factor" and wanted to bring it to america. >> needs a new project. >> what about "american idol" without simon? they
speaking of people with fans, simon cowell. first, paula, now simon. >> what are they going to do without him? >> i don't know. because i don't think the show will be the same. the good news is that "the x factor," his other show, will launch in 2011. he says cause of launching "x factor" this was the last season on "american idol." they talked about ellen coming on the show. she was making a joke saying she is decideing not to take it personally that...
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like the kind practiced by simon cowell on "american idol." >> you look a little odd. your dancing is terrible. the singing was horrendous. and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. >> there are those who say you paved the way for simon cowell. >> really? he doesn't give me half his money. >> but you take the point. i mean, that your straight talk allowed him to do that kind of straight talk. >> there's a difference. >> you wouldn't be simon cowell on "american idol"? that's not who -- oh, no. oh, no. those people who come and sing their heart out, and then are annihilated for sport, or what looks like for -- you know, say it wasn't your best night. i couldn't be simon cowell. no, ma'am. >> reporter: towards the end of our visit, a surprise. the dynamo may be just about done. the contract goes until reportedly 2013. >> correct. >> you will be -- >> 69 years old. i hope that i won't have overstayed my welcome even up to 2013. but i think that that's probably enough. >> we'll see if she holds true. clearly making a lot of m
like the kind practiced by simon cowell on "american idol." >> you look a little odd. your dancing is terrible. the singing was horrendous. and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. >> there are those who say you paved the way for simon cowell. >> really? he doesn't give me half his money. >> but you take the point. i mean, that your straight talk allowed him to do that kind of straight talk. >> there's a...
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after nine seasons of the megahit show he created, simon cowell's swan song was also last night on "american idol." one critic once called him delightfully tyrannical. >> an oxymoron. >> he was a judge that everybody loved to hate. but last night, it was all about love. ♪ there is no room no space to rent in this town ♪ >> reporter: in a bit of an upset, soulful lee dewyze was crowned this year's "american idol." and an ailing bret michaels saw a triumphant return to the stage. ♪ every one sings a sad, sad song ♪ >> reporter: rock legend, alice cooper, sings "school's out" with "idol" contestants. and some of the biggest female stars were out in force. ♪ that's right nasty boys ♪ ♪ don't mean a thing >> reporter: last night's "american idol" was also simon cowell's much-talked-about last appearance as a judge. former judge, paula abdul, returned for the occasion. >> i love all the laughter we shared together. "american idol" is not going to be the same without you. >> reporter: and in the end, even the mighty simon cowell seemed humbled. >> i'm going to honestly, honestly miss
after nine seasons of the megahit show he created, simon cowell's swan song was also last night on "american idol." one critic once called him delightfully tyrannical. >> an oxymoron. >> he was a judge that everybody loved to hate. but last night, it was all about love. ♪ there is no room no space to rent in this town ♪ >> reporter: in a bit of an upset, soulful lee dewyze was crowned this year's "american idol." and an ailing bret michaels saw a...
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some contestant just got super angry at how she was treated by simon cowell. not on "american idol." this happened on "britain's got talent." now she is suing him for $3.8 million. i'm sure you're wondering what exactly was said. take a listen to her singing and then what he says. ♪ you raise me up ♪ so i can stand alone >> emma. it is a beautiful song when you're not singing it. you have got a horrible singing voice, emma. >> don't laugh. it's mean. >> it's true. >> so she then went on to say, you know, it's not me it's the backing track. he went on to say, the backing track in fact wasn't loud enough, emma, that was the primary problem. she does not mince words, though. this is a quote from her. she says this program makes a select number of rich people very, very rich on the backs of the ordinary men and women in the streets through exploitation, humiliation, degradation and a re-emergence of modern-day barbarism with its inherent cruelty. >> oh, get over it. you know what you're walking into. >> i will say -- >> come on now. >> i will say in her defens
some contestant just got super angry at how she was treated by simon cowell. not on "american idol." this happened on "britain's got talent." now she is suing him for $3.8 million. i'm sure you're wondering what exactly was said. take a listen to her singing and then what he says. ♪ you raise me up ♪ so i can stand alone >> emma. it is a beautiful song when you're not singing it. you have got a horrible singing voice, emma. >> don't laugh. it's mean. >>...
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. >> reporter: you'll miss simon cowell if you love toughness, leaving "american idol." say chao to arrogance. bye-bye to brutality. >> bye! >> reporter: how much will we mess them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewer s watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. that's the equivalent of one "american idol," two "losts," and three "24s." in this era, it's not always about the numbers. alex green sat through a four-day "lost" marathon. it's emotion aal for you. >> absolutely. >> what i made most here is that network television still matters. >> reporter: and with the internet and tivo, these shows, these characters might go off the air, but they will never die. well, except in "lost." they are dead, right? john berman, abc news, new york. >> you know that debate is all over the blogs. and that is "world news" nor this thursday. i'm george stephanopoulos. for diane sawyer and all of us i'm george stephanopoulos. for diane sawyer and all of us at abc news, have a good night. ñññññññ ññññññññññññññññññññ
. >> reporter: you'll miss simon cowell if you love toughness, leaving "american idol." say chao to arrogance. bye-bye to brutality. >> bye! >> reporter: how much will we mess them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewer s watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. that's the equivalent of one "american idol," two "losts," and three "24s." in this era, it's not always about the numbers. alex green sat through a four-day...